According to users, it seems that mouse pads and touchpads aren’t working for some Windows 10 users, and this can be a big problem, especially for laptop users, but today we have a few tips on how to fix this.
How do I fix mouse or touchpad issues in Windows 10?
1. Reinstall the touchpad driver
Maybe something went wrong with your touchpad driver, while you were upgrading your system to Windows 10. So, you can try reinstalling the touchpad or mouse driver, and check if it works again.
2. Install the latest drivers
Often you’ll need drivers for Windows 10, so check your manufacturer’s website for Windows 10 drivers. If there are no Windows 10 drivers download latest Windows 8 drivers and install them in compatibility mode. In addition, you can always check for Windows updates and keep your Windows 10 up to date to avoid any compatibility issues. If you’re having trouble updating your Windows, check out this guide that will help you solve them in no time. It is very important to choose the right driver versions from the manufacturer’s website. But since it can be hard to find the right drivers for your DVD drive, software dedicated to finding drivers automatically may come in handy. Using a specialized tool is suggested. This kind of software is very easy to use and can automatically do the work in just a few minutes. However, once the tool scans the system it will give you a list of recommended drivers to install. Then you only have to decide whether you install them one by one, by checking the boxes next to their names. So, the fittest solution to manage your PC drivers securely and update the latest versions is dedicated software like DriverFix.
3. Roll back to an older driver
This solution is the same as Solution 1, you open Device Manager, find your touchpad driver but instead of uninstalling it, you choose the Roll Back Driver option. After you’ve rolled back to older drivers, restart your PC and try again. If the rollback worked and the issue was solved, you’ll have to prevent Windows from automatically updating your driver. To do that, follow the easy steps from this guide.
4. Enable ELAN
5. Enable ETD service
6. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter
If none of the solutions from above resolved the issue, let’s try with Windows 10’s troubleshooting tool. You can use this troubleshooter to resolve all sorts of issues, including the hardware problems.
7. Set the touchpad to No Delay
Disabling the touchpad delay may also resolve the problem.
8. Disconnect other USB devices
There’s also a possibility that some external USB device interferes with the touchpad. So, if none of the previous solutions worked, try disconnecting all the USB peripherals, and check if the touchpad works now.
9. Change Power Management options
Power Managment is a very important feature for every laptop. However, saving power can sometimes disable some vital functions of your machine. It’s possible that your Power Management settings are actually preventing the touchpad from working.
10. Run the SFC scan
The last thing we’re going to try is another troubleshooting tool. That tool is the SFC scan. The SFC scan is designed to resolve various issues inside and outside your system. So, hopefully, it’ll be useful in this case, as well. If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look on this guide. As you can see, this is a driver issue, but we hope that there will be official driver update from Microsoft and other manufacturers. If you have any comments, or suggestions, write them down in the comment section below, we would love to read it. But first, here are some more examples of similar issues you can resolve with basically same solutions:
Touchpad lagging in Windows 10 If your touchpad actually works, but you have a hard time using it, you can still apply the solutions from this article. Mouse unable to connect to Windows 10 laptop Mouse lagging in Windows 10 Once again, you can use the same solutions to resolve mouse lags in Windows 10. Touchpad disabled in Windows 10 Well, enable it! Of course, it may not be as easy as it sounds, because various issues might get involved. Touchpad freezes in Windows 10 If your touchpad freezes, check out this article. If you still have problems, carry on with the solutions from this article.
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